Black Case MIDIBOX Sequencer V4

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custom-built MidiBox Seq V4 sequencer.

Specs below. Note these are DIY only. Commercial release is forbidden by MIDIBOX. Typically you will find one-off builds for sale here and there for those not into DIY. This would be one of them. I haven't seen this particular design before. It reminds me of the new Roland Jupiter-Xm.

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Roland System 100 Model 101 SN 450312

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"This particular unit is in overall good cosmetic shape. Nice and clean, with only a few blemishes. The outer part of the power cable where it meets the unit is exposed, but can be easily fixed and does not affect functionality. All original knobs, sliders, buttons and inputs are present and accounted for. No writing or etching on the synth.

As far as functionality goes, this synth works at about 99%. The owner who I bought it from says that it was serviced- tone is super stable, all keys work without retriggering, and all functions work. It sings, it plays easily, it’s a powerful instrument that is ready to go. The only thing I had an issue with was when the decay knob was almost all the way down (close to 0), the note would sometimes double trigger. This was something you would only notice if you were looking for it with extensive testing. Move it up a hair or two and it’s no problem.

People go crazy over the 101, the 09, the 02... and although the 101 is great for acid, all of these are child’s play compared to this animal. Earth shaking, silky smooth bass forever. Same diode type filter as what’s in the famed TB-303!

Also, this is the US version- meaning it does not need a voltage converter! Just plug it into the wall and you’re good to go."

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Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 Rev 3.3 SN 5700

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"Dead stock Prophet 5 Rev 3.3 and has never been altered with original 120 programs loaded. Comes with the original Sequential Circuits bound Operations Manual & Sales Brochure."

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Crumar Stratus Vintage 6 Voice Polyphonic Synth/Organ

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"The 6 voice analog and organ synthesizer from Crumar has 2 DCO oscillator that feature saw, square, and, a mix of the two as well as a unison mode and, additionally a unique mode called Alternate Saw/Sq mode which alternates the voices between square and sawtooth waveforms.

The instrument offers 6 VCF's and 6 VCA per voice and the LFO has an adjustable slope with delay controls, A different feature found on the Stratus is Octave Modulation mode where the LFO applies square wave pitch modulation over an entire octave. The Oscillator Glide is Crumar's Portamento mode with it's own features.

The keyboard is 49 key keyboard. No aftertouch or velocity but a joystick controller for pitch and modulation. No memory for saving user data but it does feature separate outputs for the organ and synth sections."

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ROLAND JUNO-106 SN 581070 w/ Original Box

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Roland Synthesizer GAIA Hidden PCM Sounds/Presets

Published on May 26, 2020 Agus S.

"Some PCM presets via MIDI channel 2. 128 'bonus' presets available, some are very 'light', e.g. the acoustic piano sounds."

Duet for Synthesizer and Lovely Wind Chimes

Published on May 26, 2020 Mind on Fire

"We're At Home with Mind on Fire and Friends

This week Jason is at home outside with trees and chimes and a modular synth. When he's not making very nice sounds outdoors (and when he is), Jason is the technical director for Mind on Fire.

Take a peaceful moment with us."

Arturia MicroFreak Synth Feat Eventide H9 (Space Blackhole algo) for cinematic pads.

Published on May 26, 2020 Sound Provider

"For instant cinematic pads I like to use the great reverb (delay works very well too) of my Eventide H9 Harmonizer effects processor, it s make everything sound so spatial.For this quick exemple I use the Hybrid synthesizer from Arturia (Digital Oscillator with analog Filter) , the Microfreak who are very good for atmospheric pad, string, and evolving presets (Thanks to its paraphonic mode and all his modulation option).
The iPad on the video is the wireless Remote of the H9 (offscreen ).

Leonard de Leonard"

Stimming reviews the Soma Laboratory PULSAR-23 (Electronic Beats TV)

Published on May 25, 2020 Telekom Electronic Beats

"Telekom Electronic Beats TV’s synth expert Stimming takes PULSAR-23, the new 4 drum channel organismic drum machine from Soma Laboratory for a quick test drive. For a retail price of around 1700 to1800 euros, the PULSAR-23 offers a semi modular structure, 23 independent modules and a powerful analogue effects processor, and is definitely not a machine for beginners. Let’s see what Stimming has to say about the latest product from Soma chief designer and visionary Vlad Kreimer."

Sequential Artist Spotlight Interview with TAKAHIRO IZUMIKAWA

You can find the interview on Sequential's website here.

"Takahiro Izumikawa is a highly sought-after pianist, keyboardist, arranger, and producer born and raised in Japan. His style has its roots in jazz but incorporates hip-hop, R&B, gospel, and traditional Japanese melodies. He released his first piano solo album in 2014, which was sponsored by Kawai Musical Instruments. He moved to New York City later that year to further his music career. Since then, he has worked with well-known hip hop artists such as Smif&Wessun, Kool Keith, Black Moon, and Smoke DZA. He has also worked with Grammy Award winning musicians Maurice Brown (trumpet player for Anderson .Paak), Jermaine Holmes (vocalist for D’Angelo), Daru Jones (drummer), Mononeon (bassist), Marcus Machado (guitarist), and Timothy Bloom (vocalist).

In 2016, he performed with Takuya Kuroda, a notable trumpet player who debuted through Blue Note Records at the Blue Note Jazz Festival, which was headlined by Earth Wind and Fire, George Benson, and Marcus Miller. In 2017, he arranged all the tracks on “Hard Times,” an album by alto saxophonist and jazz giant Vincent Herring.

Takahiro’s latest album Life is Your Thoughts was released from major label Ropeadope in the United States on April 10th, 2020.

We chatted with Takahiro on how he uses the Prophet-6 in his music"
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You can find previous posts featuring Sequential's Spotlight series here.

Update: moved this up as I initially missed the link to the interview. Apologies for that!  Thanks to popman in the comments for catching it.